Watching trends in teen drug use important at start of school

Watching trends in teen drug use important at start of school

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LAS CRUCES >> Following the trends in teen drug use and abuse is one way for parents to recognize the dangers teens face each day, especially when school starts and new friends and pressures begin showing up. Below are three drug trends (bath salts, …
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Molly: The Dangerous Drug That's Too Good to Quit

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Despite its suspected role in four recent deaths and an accompanying rash of frightening headlines —and clear medical evidence that Molly isn't as harmless as her name suggests—interviews with a half dozen users suggest the drug's young demographic …
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Event opens eyes on abuse of pain killers

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About 100 women attended WomenSource's monthly luncheon event of blackened chicken, rice and lemon squares served with a serious topic: prescription drug abuse. Held at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, Gainesville physician Dr. P. Tennent …
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Lamar Odom NOT in Rehab, Despite Report

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We're told Odom is NOT in rehab. The NBA player was arrested for DUI last week, and has allegedly been struggling with a crack cocaine addiction. Odom was allegedly given an ultimatum by Kardashian to get help or he could not stay in the couple's home.
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Watch Julie’s Story on Drug Abuse – Drugs are everywhere. The use of prescription painkillers has increased dramatically in recent years, and prescription drug abuse is now the nation’s fastest…